Fred W. McCray

Fred W. McCray

Fred W. McCray

He was born July 3, 1936, in Greenville, son of the late George H. and Julia Almarode McCray.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth L. McCray and Chester R. McCray; loving parents-in-law, Ward L. and Hilda Cohron.

Mr. McCray was a life long member of Fishersville United Methodist Church where he held many offices and sang in the choir for over 50 years. He was a member of the Stuarts Draft Fire Department for over 50 years. Fred was an active member of the Telecom Pioneer retirees. He volunteered with meals on wheels, Augusta County Free Clinic and was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley H. McCray; one daughter, Karla McCray Hallock and husband, Brad, of Frederick, Md.; two grandchildren, Katelyn and Jenna Hallock; one brother, Robert L. McCray and wife, Billie, of Richmond; one sister, Phyllis McCray Robertson of Fishersville; sister-in-law, Myriam G. McCray of Richmond and a number of nieces and nephews.

A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, in the Fishersville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Jent officiating.